UOW Pulse Children's Services - Kids Uni CBD

Reconciliation is opening our hearts and minds to the diverse perspectives of First Nations peoples. It involves commitment to working with children and families to build greater connections between our centres and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Reconciliation is grounded by knowledge of our Nation’s true history. We acknowledge the trauma experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the damage to relationships, kinship links and communities resulting from this history. Our RAP helps us to actively work towards a hopeful and reconciled future. Reconciliation is about creating a sense of belonging as well as celebrating the resilience, cultural strengths, richness, and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We foster children’s abilities to recognise their role in bringing about a better future by engaging respectfully as active participants and advocates for reconciliation in their communities. This will involve teaching them about fair relationships, truth of our history and a respect for all First Nations peoples in Australia. We will contribute to respectful and mutual relationships with children, families, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We have a commitment to broaden educator perspectives and support children to deepen their thinking about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. Educators will be supported, confident and well-resourced to guide children’s learning and conversations about First Nations strengths and the history of this continent.

We will develop cultural responsiveness and cultural safety practices to ensure all work is guided by respectful collaboration with the local First Nations communities. Meaningful relationships with our community and families will bring many perspectives to our learning experiences. Our path towards reconciliation will be a shared journey with our families and our community.